UO Item Identification Skill Guide
Item Identification is a legacy skill in Ultima Online that was originally used to determine magical properties of items. In modern gameplay, it is largely obsolete due to automatic item property displays. Some custom shards may still give it niche use.
Item Identification is a utility skill in Ultima Online, rated as Beginner difficulty to train. This guide walks you through everything you need to raise Item Identification from 0 to grandmaster, including the most efficient training methods, the targets and items to use at each skill range, and the gains you can expect along the way. Whether you are building your first character or optimizing a finished template, the breakdown below will help you train Item Identification as quickly and cheaply as possible.
Below you will find an overview of what Item Identification does, a step-by-step training guide, recommended skill ranges, any bonuses Item Identification provides, and the templates that pair well with it. If you would rather skip the grind, UO King can deliver a ready-made character or the gear you need to support a Item Identification build on your shard.
| Skill Range | Training Method |
|---|---|
| 0.0 – 30.0 | Train from Provisioner or Merchant NPC |
| 30.0 – 100.0 | Use skill on various weapons, armor, and magical gear repeatedly |